Tag: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Rukungiri PFF Members Endorse Besigye for 2026 Presidency Despite Detention, Announce Protest

A section of People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) members in Rukungiri district has endorsed Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye as their presidential candidate for the 2026 general elections, despite his continued detention since November 2024. The endorsement took...

Gov’t Rolls Out New Reforms to Boost Meat Exports and Public Health in Uganda

Health

The Government of Uganda has launched a major nationwide campaign to overhaul its meat production systems in a bid to safeguard public health, enhance food safety, and meet international trade standards. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture,...

Business

UNBS Stresses Measurement Accuracy for Fair Trade,Consumer Trust on...

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has urged all users of measuring equipment to calibrate and verify their...

Business

Thomas and Company, Tembo Steel Win Top Honors at...

The EAC Regional Quality Awards not only spotlighted the best-performing companies but also emphasized the need for regional collaboration in improving business standards.

Business

UNBS Urges Local Manufactures to Embrace Certification of Products

UNBS has developed over 4,862 standards, which include 1,133 standards in the Food, Agriculture, and Forestry sector, 1,465 standards in the Chemicals and Consumer Products sector, 1,488 standards in the Engineering and Construction sector, and 776 standards in the Services and Business Management sector.

Business

UNBS, PPDA Collaborate to Ensure Safe Grains for Schools...

The initiative is expected to significantly improve the quality of grains available on the market, benefiting not only schools but also the general public. By prioritizing the procurement of certified products, Uganda aims to align with regional and global market standards, enhancing food safety and public health.

Business

Uganda Implements New Guidelines for Grain Procurement to Improve...

The government's commitment to improving grain quality in line with the National Grain Trade Policy of 2015 mandates that all public entities source grain from providers certified by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS).

Crime

UNBS Launches Crackdown on Dubious Business Practices

UNBS would take appropriate action against any business found engaging in unethical practices.

Crime

EXPOSED: How UNBS Seized over 700 Bags of Underweight...

During the inspections, it was discovered that the packaging material of the underweight sugar was tampered with, as the inner polyethylene layer was found with holes.

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